Trends & Issues Reports

Executive Pay in the New Economy 2009
Pearl Meyer & Partners' Executive Pay in the New Economy surveys in February 2009 and November 2008 examined the changing executive pay outlook among boards, executives and human resource professionals across a broad range of industries, organization sizes and ownership structures.

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Trends and Issues Report: Utility Industry CEO/CFO Pay Study
An analysis of CEO and CFO compensation practices among 45 large U.S.-based utilities, as reported in 2008 public filings. Included is data on Base Salary; Annual Incentive; Total Cash Compensation; Long-Term Incentive; Total Direct Compensation; Vesting Schedules; Performance Metrics; and Equity Dilution.

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Trends and Issues Report: Alternative Industry CEO Pay Study
An analysis of CEO compensation practices among 31 publicly held alternative energy companies, as reported in 2008 filings, providing important insights into how this emerging industry is addressing the need for seasoned top talent and recruitment of executives from traditional energy firms and utilities.

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Executive Compensation: Strong Governance in Uncertain Times - Quick Poll
Conducted in collaboration with Directorship magazine, Pearl Meyer & Partners survey, "Executive Compensation: Strong Governance in Uncertain Times," explores the processes and protocols on which Boards currently rely in setting executive pay - an increasingly prominent concern, given continued economic turmoil and growing scrutiny of corporate governance practices.

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